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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 265.35 and 61.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 265.35 and 61.39 is: 92.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 265.35 = 61.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/265.35 = 61.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 265.35 × 61.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 16,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,290.40/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.06

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